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06-02-2011, 01:14 PM
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Whelp, there a good chance they could be near .500 if they had a "normal" save percentage. The Astros are currently last in the NL at 38% Save Percentage (they've blown 13 of 21 chances) where as the National League norm is 68%.
Man, for a while there it was like, who's going to blow it today? Lyon, Fulchino, Abad.... the guys Mills was trotting out there in the late innings did not really inspire. And Mills sometimes doesn't seem to have a feel for when to yank a guy though he seems to be doing better lately. Melancon has emerged as the only somewhat reliable reliever/closer. They have tough decision what with Lyles looking so good in his first outing. How could he fit in? Myers, Wandy, Happ, Norris, An-Rod seems to be the rotation. I'd like to see them give Wandy a little extra time to heal and give Lyles a few more starts.... Barmes is hitting .225 and has a whopping 6 RBI (6!) in 102 AB's. That's tough to do. Compare with Keppinger at 5 RBI in 22 AB's... Wallace has been good but he's also been not good with runners in scoring position.... He's got some pretty ugly stats when people are on base... I expect him to get better at this.... I wish they could find a home for Carlos Lee... The offense has been a (good) surprise, so far. If they could just get a little more consistent pitching - especially, bullpen..... 
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#3
06-09-2011, 05:45 PM
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The sale ought to be completed by the All-Star Break.
Lee finally has his OPS (.710) as high as Michael Bourn's. Incidentally, the A.L. is having an absolutely terrible year for left fielders so perhaps there is hope - scant hope but possible. The Astros drafted a college outfielder, George Springer, in the first round. He's said to be a center fielder but his profile says right fielder to me. He might be Carlos' replacement if he comes through the minors in a hurry but, more likely, he's Hunter Pence insurance.
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07-31-2011, 10:41 AM
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well, Astros seem to be having a fire sale - Pence and Bourne may both get to playoffs this year, so good luck to them. I thought both were better than average, having good years, close to All-Star level, just overall pitching is very weak this year for Astros.
see what else, perhaps two pitchers - Rodriguez, and Myers still to be traded. http://blog.chron.com/ultimateastros...-the-playoffs/ Who knows, maybe Lee to AL as DH? hope, hope. Keppinger already went to Giants, so he may be in playoffs as well. http://blog.chron.com/ultimateastros...th-for-altuve/ And the sale to Crane is still waiting, perhaps till Aug. 18, and maybe to go to AL? hmm And then rebuilding begins it seems http://houston.cbslocal.com/2011/07/...e-is-on-track/ Astros's likely to have their worst record ever this year, not surprizing with all the changes and poor pitching results.
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#5
08-01-2011, 01:37 PM
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What are you complaining about? We have the best AA team money can buy.
Perhaps the grand plan is to fold the Astros and move the Rays to Houston. That way, they can be the AL team Bud Selig and Nolan Ryan wants and the thankless Tampa fans will get what they deserve. The only question is which other team is getting the hook. Oakland, maybe?
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#7
09-10-2011, 11:44 AM
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Quote:
Bud Selig has been a disaster for fans (yet a godsend for owners). Sadly I am a fan, not an owner.
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